Originally published in The Paper, April 1970. Dates, prices and contacts are historical; current availability is not established.
The recently reactivated DeBaliviere Area Association is actively working on ways to promote and attract new businesses into the area.
The association whose members are businessmen and apartment owners of the Skinker-Union area have already announced plans to install a landscaped median in the middle of DeBaliviere Avenue. The historic 1858 curbstone clock, which once stood in front of the old Bickel-Moll Market, will be placed on the median at Pershing. The clock was acquired by Byron A. Tompras, president of the Association when the market was razed a few years ago.
Even more comprehensive plans are under discussion such as an integrated architectural facade for the existing businesses and incentive plans for bringing new businesses into the area.
The businessmen are fully aware that there cannot be economic development without corresponding social development. In this area the Association is working on a wide scale tenant referral agency and central maintenance agreement subject, of course, to the approval of local landlords.
Joseph Meyer, who has been hired as Executive Secretary of the Association, welcomes ideas and suggestions for improving the area from area residents. His office is located at 404 DeBaliviere.
Originally published in The Paper, April 1970.
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